Registered Nurse Case Manager

Kim Graddy

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Summary

Patient-oriented Registered Nurse with 15 years of experience in nursing and successful in building relationships with patients. Additional expertise includes RN Case Manager in Hospice, NICU, and medically fragile pediatric patients in the home setting.

Skills

Specimen collection/processing proficiency

Neonatal

Managing personal care

Changing tracheostomies

Newborn education

Mobility assistance

Home visits

Trained in in- and out-patient care

Wound cleaning/care expertise

Patient care planning

Follow-up calls

Aseptic techniques

Committed to pediatric nursing

Setting appointments

Infant and Adult CPR certified

Gastroenteral nutrition education

Checking oxygen levels

Flow sheet charting

Maintaining feeding pumps

Colostomy care familiarity

Enthusiastic caregiver

IV drug therapy management

Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care

Scheduling

Strong medical ethic

Documenting vitals

Patient advising

Medicine administration

Broad medical terminology knowledge

Medical assessment

Experience

December 2006 to October 2011

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Albany, GA

Registered Nurse in NICU

Provided and performed life-sustaining care to premature babies. Also, corresponding with physicians, pharmacists, dietitians and Respiratory Therapists to ensure that infants are breathing and maturing properly.

Developed and implemented successful patient care plans.

Reviewed paperwork before discharging patients.

Educated mothers on newborn care and post-delivery health.

Assisted nurses and patients with the admission process.

Responded to emergency situations in a knowledgeable and quick manner.

Provided technical assistance to doctors.

Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.

Educated family members about proper care procedures.

Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.

Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.

Assisted doctors and other nursing staff.

October 2011 to February 2014

Pruitt Health Hospice of Cordele Cordele, GA

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Provided all care to the terminally ill patient in home and nursing home setting using autonomy and nursing judgement.

Corresponded with physicians, durable equipment providers, pharmacists and dietitians to provide the best care of these patients until end of life while maintaining dignity.

Measured urine specimens and delivered them to the laboratory.

Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.

Tested patients' blood glucose levels.

Provided caring companionship to elderly and developmentally disabled patients.

Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Oversaw implementation of patient management plans.

Developed and implemented successful patient care plans.

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

Actively maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable state and Federal laws and regulations.

Worked as part of team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

Assessed patients' overall health, identified their needs and goals for treatment and connected them with ideal practitioners and treatments.

April 2014 to August 2018

Pediatric Services of America Macon, GA

Registered Nurse

Complied with policies and procedures by documenting patients' progress and uploading it to the system via [Type of Software].

Utilized well-honed communication skills to deliver information to pediatric patients and their family members regarding treatment, care and medical options.

Managed various nursing tasks for medically fragile children, which included administering medication, cleaning wounds and monitoring blood glucose levels.

Determined issues that needed to be immediately addressed, contacting the patient's physician for support and care suggestions.

Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness.

Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools.

Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.

Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.

Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.

Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

Educated patients about their treatments.

Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.

Evaluated health education needs of patients and provided necessary training and instruction.

Tested patients' blood glucose levels.

Provides care of Central Venous Line.

TPN/Lipid mixing and infusing.

G tube care, feedings and medicine administration

Ileostomy care

Education and Training

2006 Darton State College Albany, GA

Associate of Science Nursing

1992 Worth County High School Sylvester, GA

High School Diploma

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